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as in thrill
a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings
the lavish spectacle results in one exhilaration after another
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as in ecstasy
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
the exhilaration of victory that spectators get to witness at the Olympic Games
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Recent Examples of exhilaration
In the popular overture, elicitation of tumult concludes, with startling exhilaration, in the kind of grand Beethovenian triumph that never fails to excite.
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Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
That exhilaration was shared by Ponies head coach Torry Kraftson.
—Frank Rajkowski, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
The implausibility of it all was part of the exhilaration, to be sure.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026
The exhilaration was much needed after back-to-back losses on a road trip to the state of Michigan sank their Big Ten record even lower.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
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Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
That exhilaration was shared by Ponies head coach Torry Kraftson.
—Frank Rajkowski, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
The implausibility of it all was part of the exhilaration, to be sure.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026
The exhilaration was much needed after back-to-back losses on a road trip to the state of Michigan sank their Big Ten record even lower.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhilaration
Noun
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The chill one and the thrill seeker If one partner wants to go paragliding but the other is scared of heights, Grozdon said a compromise is in order.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the sheer thrill of bargain hunting, Champagne believes a deeper transaction takes place at the estate sales.—
Zoey Goto,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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For instance, Virginia bluebells growingwith yellow celandine poppies can be an artist’s ecstasy.—
Charles Seabrook,
AJC.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Back on the ground, ecstasy fills you.—
Maya Silver,
Outside,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Thirty-two minutes into the game, Sarasota scored when Paradise’s Jørgen Pettersen headed in a free-kick cross from near the corner flag.—
Amaia Gavica,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
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Fears drew attention for another kick toward an opponent's groin.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There are few things that bring me pure, inexplicable joy.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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For its grand opening party on March 14, this fusion of Southern joy, community, and crispy chicken will offer a free sandwich or nugs to the first 100 customers.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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The documentary rides an emotional seesaw, bouncing between moments of despair and elation during interviews dozens of AI fanatics and skeptics.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Sonne shared Hennings’ elation as a first-time medalist, but also credited a sense of optimism for sparking his climb to the top.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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Instead of desultoriness—a common atmosphere in these sorts of stories—the prevailing mood is one of qualified happiness.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Talk about them finding their way back to each other to get five minutes of happiness before it was all blown up by this accident.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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But that’s changing as AI euphoria gives way to skepticism.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Wall Street often oscillates between hope and fear, euphoria and despair.—
Zachary Karabell,
Washington Post,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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White and brown are a match made in sartorial heaven.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
10 Mar. 2026
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Summer brings enormous, heaven-scented blooms that ripen to attractive cones holding bright red seeds.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Exhilaration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhilaration. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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